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Anchorage, AK -- Federal and state agencies continue working in partnership to help Alaska residents who had damages or losses during the Nov. 3-10 earthquake and aftershocks. Total assistance today exceeds $1,600,000.
The following is a summary of ongoing response and recovery efforts since the Nov. 8 Presidential disaster declaration:

Anchorage, AK - Federal and state agencies continue working in partnership to help Alaska residents who had damages or losses during the Nov. 3-10 earthquake and aftershocks. Total assistance today totals $444,630.
The following is a summary of ongoing response and recovery efforts since the Nov. 8 Presidential disaster declaration:

Anchorage, AK -- Federal disaster funds are now available to help homeowners, renters, and business owners in the Fairbanks North Star Borough and Delta Greeley Regional Education Attendance Area (REAA) who were affected by the magnitude 7.9 earthquake that shook Alaska Nov. 3.

Anchorage, AK -- One month after President Bush declared the Copper River and Alaska Gateway Regional Education Attendance Areas a federal disaster area from the Nov. 3-10 earthquake and aftershocks, disaster assistance has topped $400 thousand, according to federal and state officials.

Anchorage, AK -- State and federal officials remind residents in the Copper River and Alaska Gateway Regional Education Attendance Areas that they have until 4 p.m., Dec. 3, to meet with disaster recovery specialists at the Mentasta Lake and Northway Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC).

Anchorage, AK -- Individuals who are out of work as a direct result of the November 3-10 Alaska earthquake and aftershocks may be eligible for weekly benefit payments under the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program. Eligible persons must live or work in the Alaska Gateway and Copper River Regional Education Attendance Areas.

Anchorage, AK -- Three weeks after the recent earthquake disaster declaration, more than $34,400 has been approved for disaster relief for the Alaska Gateway and Copper River Regional Education Attendance Areas. The money will go to some of the residents that applied for federal disaster aid following the November 3-10 earthquake and aftershocks.
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Anchorage, AK -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sending FEMA contract inspectors to examine structural damage to dwellings and other damage to personal property as a result of the November 3-10 earthquake and aftershocks. These inspectors will visit current applicants and check the extent of damage to a home or building to determine that it's safe, secure and sanitary. They will also report on other losses or damage to personal property.

Anchorage, AK -- To further help individuals and businesses affected by the November 3 - 10 earthquake and aftershocks, the Alaska Division of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open two new Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). Each center will be open for four days: Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, November 30 through December 3.
The DRC locations and hours of operation are:
Mentasta Lake, Mentasta Lake Community HallSat., Nov. 30 - Tuesday, Dec.3: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.